What did you have to do to be able to eat today? What will you eat tomorrow? These are questions that most people reading this blog will never have to face. As our economy slumps and jobs are lost, more and more people in our own communities are seeking help from food banks. People in [...]
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Why Dan Matters
I got some interview questions a while back from a local newspaper reporter doing a story on Dan “the Chocolate Man” Schreiber. The article was published today, and I thought that it was a great piece on what he’s doing and where he’s headed. I was quoted, briefly, in the article, but I wanted to [...]
Bacon – Dead?
Local legend, meat master, and friend Laurence Mate knows a thing or two about bacon. I’ve written about him before at Smile Politely. Two articles, actually. People like Laurence are a great example of why the coming and going of food trends is meaningless. What matters is the truth, the heart, the soul of it. [...]
Customer Service Gone Wrong
I’ve been to some great restaurants and bars, and I’ve been so some really bad ones. I’ve had a good time going out with my wife and/or friends at bad places, and I’ve had bad experiences at otherwise-great establishments. Last night was a bad experience at a place I normally really like. If you follow [...]
